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Fomalhaut (AKA-5): Photographs

These photographs were selected to show the original configuration of this class and major subsequent modifications. For more views see the former NHHC (now Hyperwar) Online Library of Selected Images and the NavSource Photo Archive.

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USS Fomalhaut (AK-22)

Probably photographed at the Charleston, S. C. Navy Yard during her final outfitting period there in March 1942.

Photo No. Not Assigned
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-LCM)

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USS Fomalhaut (AK-22)

Probably photographed at the Charleston, S. C. Navy Yard during her final outfitting period there in March 1942.

Photo No. Not Assigned
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-LCM)

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USS Fomalhaut (AK-22)

Photographed on 20 October 1944 by an aircraft from the Naval Air Station, Brooklyn, New York, after completing an overhaul at New York.

Photo No. 80-G-285487
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-80-G)

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USS Fomalhaut (AK-22)

Photographed on 20 October 1944 by an aircraft from the Naval Air Station, Brooklyn, New York, after completing an overhaul at New York.

Photo No. BuAer (and 80-G) 285486
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-LCM)

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USS Fomalhaut (AK-22)

Photographed off the Norfolk Navy Yard on 24 November 1944 after being modified there to carry and transfer ammunition.

Photo No. 19-N-96742
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-LCM)

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USS Fomalhaut (AK-22)

Photographed off the Norfolk Navy Yard on 24 November 1944 after being modified there to carry and transfer ammunition.

Photo No. 19-N-96743
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-LCM)

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USS Fomalhaut (AK-22)

Photographed off the Norfolk Navy Yard on 24 November 1944 after being modified there to carry and transfer ammunition.

Photo No. 19-N-96744
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-LCM)

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